Patent · US Expired

Walker with support handle

US6990990B2 · kind B2 · utility

16Cited by
35References
6Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 2003
Grant dateJan 31, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 28, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H3/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A walker for aiding an individual rising from or returning to a seated position is disclosed. The walker comprises a frame structure including a first side frame having a first anterior leg and a first posterior leg, a second side frame having a second anterior leg and a second posterior leg, and a center frame connecting the first side frame and the second side frame. The walker further includes a first support assembly attached to the first anterior leg of the first side frame, the first support assembly including a first support handle being rotatable in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis of the first anterior leg. Thus, the first support handle is effective in aiding the individual rising from or returning to the seated position.

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